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University of California scientists create malaria-blocking mosquitoes
Posted in Science on 27th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
New insect model may help eradicate disease that sickens millions annually.
Alzheimer's: newly identified molecular mechanism could lead to treatment
Posted in Medicine on 27th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have found how brain cell connections are destroyed in early stages of the disease.
UK government sets up bn fund to fight malaria
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
The UK government is to create a new bn fund aimed at eradicating malaria and other infectious diseases.
Scientists find key to malaria growth
Posted in Science on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Protein molecules called cyclins cause cells to divide rapidly in the malaria parasite. Malaria is responsible for nearly half a million deaths a year.
Meningitis jab in Africa a 'stunning success'
Posted in Medicine on 10th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
In 2013 there were just four cases across the entire region, which once faced thousands of deaths each year.